LAHORE (Kashmir English): The Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) has revised match timings for the upcoming three-match T20I series against Australia, set to begin on January 29.
It said the decision has been taken in view of the extreme weather conditions. Under the decision, all three T20 matches will now start at 4:00pm local time. The toss for each match will take place at 3:30pm.
Previously, the matches were scheduled to begin at 6:00pm, with the toss at 5:30pm.
T20Is schedule
Pakistan and Australia will play three T20Is at Gaddafi Stadium, Lahore, on January 29, January 31, and February 1.
The series will serve as preparation for both sides ahead of the ICC Men’s T20 World Cup 2026, scheduled in India and Sri Lanka from February 7 to March 8.
In the mega event, Pakistan have been drawn in Group A alongside India, the United States, the Netherlands, and Namibia, while Australia will compete in Group B with Sri Lanka, Ireland, Zimbabwe, and Oman.
The upcoming tour will mark Australia’s third visit to Pakistan since March–April 2022, when they played a historic Test series.
Historically, Pakistan and Australia have met 28 times in T20Is. Australia have won 14 matches, Pakistan 12, with one match ending in a tie and another producing no result.
